Hazel's POV
"Everyone, I'll be gone for a week," Liam announced during our morning meeting, his tone businesslike as always. "Knight, Owen, and I need to handle some matters in New York with our investors."
My heart dropped. Liam leaving for a week? I glanced up from my tablet to find his intense violet-blue eyes fixed on me.
"Vance will be in charge of the office during my absence," he continued. "Direct all urgent matters to her."
Damian whistled. "Looks like you're getting a promotion, Hazel."
Liam shot him an irritated look. "It's temporary. Any questions?"
The room remained silent. No one dared question Liam Sterling's decisions.
"Meeting adjourned," he declared, gathering his papers.
As everyone filed out, Liam caught my arm. His touch sent electricity through my body.
"My office. Now," he murmured.
Once inside, he closed the door. The tension between us was suffocating.
